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History and Physical
A 59-year-old male client presents to the clinic, reporting pain in the right great toe. The client says that the pain feels like it is another attack of gout, which he has had on 2 other occasions in the last 4 months.
The client tells the nurses that the pain started about 9 days ago in the evening and that it got very painful and swollen shortly thereafter. In the past, the gout attacks have resolved without treatment after about 5 days, but the client reports that his condition has not improved and that he is unable to walk or work


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Select the 3 dietary choices that are not part of the recommended diet for a client with gout.

Garlic
Liver
Spinach
Oatmeal
Chicken
Shrimp
Lentil

Correct Answer: B,F

Rationale: Liver and shrimp are high in purines, which can exacerbate gout by increasing uric acid levels. Garlic, oatmeal, chicken, quinoa, oranges, spinach, and lentils are generally safe or have minimal impact on gout.

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